Generation Hope Goals 2027: Actions for the Sustainable Development Goals (SGDs)
Organiser: Save the Children (SC), the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP), Buddhist Tzu Chi Foundation, ChildFund, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), the Youth Empowerment in Climate Action Platform (YECAP), and the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change Regional Collaboration Centre for Asia and the Pacific (UNFCCC RCC AP).
Location: Asia Pacific
Beneficiaries: Individuals (children and young people between the ages of 14 and 24)
Project focus areas: Climate and sustainability
Deadline: 31 October 2026, 11:59 PM Bangkok time (UTC+7)
Generation Hope Goals is an associated event of the 14th Asia-Pacific Forum on Sustainable Development (APFSD), “Generation Hope Goals 2027: Actions for the SDGs” will provide a platform for children and youth to showcase their climate action solutions, promote innovative and practical approaches to climate and sustainability challenges, and further develop and scale these solutions.
This opportunity is open to children and young people between the ages of 14 and 24 from existing groups, networks, or organizations in Asia and the Pacific who are currently implementing climate actions aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) under review at the 14th APFSD: SDG 4 (quality education), SDG 10 (reduced inequalities), SDG 12 (sustainable consumption and production), SDG 15 (life on land), SDG 17 (partnerships for the Goals).
The Generation Hope Goals 2027 program builds off two previous cycles (2024-2025 and 2025-2026). This third cycle of the program will culminate in February 2027 at the 14th APFSD in Bangkok, Thailand, where selected finalist teams will present their solutions to a diverse regional audience. Finalist teams will be selected from shortlisted candidates after a competitive, online, semi-final pitching session.
To apply for Generation Hope Goals 2026-2027, please complete the application form (online or offline) by 31 October 2026, 11:59 PM Bangkok time (UTC+7).
- Stage 1: Application Submission: Applications will be submitted by 31 October 2026, 11:59 PM Bangkok time (UTC+7)
- Stage 2: Semi-final Selection: From the applications, 15 projects will be shortlisted who will then present their solutions online to a panel of judges and create a one-minute video explaining their projects.
- Stage 3: Finals Preparation: The top five finalists will be announced in November 2026. Finalists will receive mentorship, pitch refinement workshops, and networking opportunities in preparation for the final event.
- Final Event: The finalists will present their solutions at the 14th APFSD in Bangkok, Thailand in February 2027.*
*Travel support is contingent upon available resources.
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